Perles Des Flots Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Perles des flots Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
49 48.64 N,1 24.48 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 49.810667
- Longitude: -1.408000
|
| Wreck Depth |
60 m
|
| Water Depth |
75 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
PERLES DES FLOTS |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
FR |
| Length |
14.5 m |
| Width |
5.1 m |
| Tonnage |
30 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year |
1991 |
| Last Detection Year |
2017 |
| Original Source |
national HO authority radio navigational warning |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 28, 2017 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck Perles des Flots lies at coordinates 49 48.64 N, 1 24.48 W in the English Channel near Cherbourg, France. This underwater obstruction is located within an explosives dumping ground at a depth of approximately 60 meters. Historical surveying records describe the wreck as an underwater hazard with an unknown least depth, currently positioned in a general water depth of 75 meters. The site is classified as restricted for commercial reasons, and mariners are advised that the wreck remains a navigational consideration in the vicinity of the Cherbourg coast. This site is documented in hydrographic records as an uncharted or submerged wreck feature, posing a potential risk to deep-draft vessels operating in the area.
Surveying Details
HH351/352/01 16.1.92 SUNK IN 494842N, 012424W [EUR]. (CHERBOURG AVURNAV 1480). PLOTS IN 80MTRS IN EXPLOSIVES DUMPING GROUND ON BA 2613. NCA YET. 10.2.93 WK, LEAST DEPTH UNKNOWN BUT MORE THAN 20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 75MTRS, IN 494842N, 012424W [EUR]. ACCURACY 500MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1992). COVERED BY NDW CLOSE N. BR STD. 26.4.99 NOTED AS DIFFUSION LIMITEE. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). AMENDED TO RESTRICTED - COMMERCIAL. NCA. SEP 2008/000084195 4.12.08 WK USC 60MTRS PD SHOWN ON FRENCH 7120 [2ND EDN' 08]. AMEND TO WK USC 60MTRS PD IN EXISTING POSN. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
PRESUMED SCUTTLED. (OPERATION `MELLICK').
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
49 48.64 N,1 24.48 W
Perles Des Flots on Wreck Map
Perles Des Flots Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the PERLES DES FLOTS wreck located?
The PERLES DES FLOTS wreck is located at coordinates 49 48.64 N,1 24.48 W.
How deep is the PERLES DES FLOTS and where exactly is it located?
The PERLES DES FLOTS lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 49 48.64 N,1 24.48 W.
How deep is the seabed around the PERLES DES FLOTS?
The seabed around the PERLES DES FLOTS lies at approximately 75 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the PERLES DES FLOTS discovered?
The wreck of the PERLES DES FLOTS was discovered in 1991.
What country did the PERLES DES FLOTS belong to?
The PERLES DES FLOTS belonged to FR.
What was the tonnage of the PERLES DES FLOTS?
The PERLES DES FLOTS had a tonnage of 30 tons.
What type of wreck is the PERLES DES FLOTS?
The PERLES DES FLOTS is classified as a fishing vessel.